Seattle is a very unique city with tons of fun places to go and things to do. You will have no problem finding a niche here then never wanting to leave!

Space Needle at the Seattle Center - Credit: D McCully

The city is well known for being environmentally, socially, and politically conscious...and liberal. For example, the power company, Seattle City Light, offers customers the opportunity to Green Up! and elect to receive a designated portion of their energy from renewable sources such as wind power. Other residents choose to reduce their carbon footprint by taking the Metro Bus to work, or joining Seattle's league of bicycle commuters. You'll find many active bike clubs such as the Cascade Bicycle Club and Cyclists of Greater Seattle who lead daily rides as well as overnight bike trips such as STP. There are also tons of bike trails around, in particular the Burke Gilman Trail which runs through the UW campus. You'll find some especially liberal bikers at the Fremont Summer Solstice Parade or the Seattle Pride Parade.

There's a lively music scene throughout town including annual festivals, Bumbershoot and Folklife, both held at the Seattle Center. Ballard holds a biannual Jazz Walk and has many clubs that host local live music. Neumos on Capitol Hill and The Showbox have a full list of shows, and if you're looking for upscale, Seattle has a premier Symphony. If you don't take your music sitting down, you can waltz your way to a traditional dance venue such as the Century Ballroom which offers dancing to live music and lessons. If clubs are more your style, you will have no problem finding one of Seattle's many dance clubs.

If you enjoy eating (and you probably should) and like good deals, you will love the biannual Dine Around Seattle Month which offers dinner at 30 premier restaurants for only $30. Seattle also offers a bunch of weekly farmers markets featuring local farmers. After all the good eats, you can go find a drink at any of Seattle's many great happy hours or Fremont's annual Oktoberfest.